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Michael Rhodes, the Durban-born Saracens back row-cum-lock, is included after qualifying through residency last month but Billy Vunipola misses out after breaking his arm again on tour.

Jones has been desperate to get Tuilagi into an England shirt mindful of the demolition job he performed on the All Blacks in 2012.

Then Tuilagi ripped the world champions to pieces in eight second half minutes as England beat New Zealand 38-21 but he cannot catch a break at the moment.

“The kid just needs a bit of luck,” said England coach Jones. “I know he is working hard at his game. But he is that sort of player who puts himself in physical confrontational positions so we just hope he has a bit of luck.

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“We would love to see him back at his best playing with power and verve and that aggression that you see from him and the skill and then if he does that he will certainly be someone we are going to look at very closely.”

Hartley’s concussion was a serious worry for Jones who has admitted he feared the Northampton hooker would never play again.

But he is back and on course to lead England in their daunting autumn schedule which features games against South Africa, New Zealand, Japan and Australia.

Jones said: “Like any of those head injuries, it’s touch and go. You never know when you’re going to recover and how well you’re going to recover and given the way, medically they’re looked after now, it’s always a flip of the coin.

England rugby star Tuilagi has been limited to six England caps since 2011 (Image: GETTY)

“It’s good to see him back training and what he loves doing which is playing rugby. We look forward to having him in the camp.

“Selection is a balance between current and historical form and you’re looking at the balance for each player and how he compares against the competitor he’s against and trying to get the right balance.”

Ashton’s recall was only made possible because of his move to Sale and Jones revealed he had sounded him out before the Barbarians match in May about his intentions.

Ashton scored a hat-trick for the invitational side in their 63-45 win over England and demolished the record of tries scored in the French league last season for Toulon.

The 31-year-old has been off the international scene for four years but his move home has endorsed his desire to play in a second World Cup after taking part in New Zealand in 2011.

“We had a quick chat and he had a bit of a glint in his eye, which indicated something and that something was that he wanted to come back to England,” said Jones.

“I think he had the idea in his head. He wants to play for England and he sees this as his last opportunity so we’re very pleased that he’s made that decision and we’re looking forward to what he can bring to the table.”